One of the gifts of “growing older” is that there is time to reflect on the past. We have many friends throughout our lives. Some are with us for many years, others for a shorter time, or just passing through, but they make a lasting impression. They settle quietly into our hearts and continue to influence us throughout our lives. When I was 24 I lived in a four-plex in … [Read more...]
Informational meetings for citizen science stream monitoring opportunity
The National Trout Center will be hosting two informational meetings about a citizen science stream monitoring opportunity. This is a joint venture between the National Trout Center (in Preston, Minn.) and Winona State University in direct response to a 2015 fish kill that might have ended differently if better stream monitoring practices were in place. Learn about the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Isaac Mattea Hensrud, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 8/16/2019, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Akoi Diing Ajak, 36, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 6/22/2019, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Izayah Paul Akers, 20, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/20/2019, Driving … [Read more...]
Everett E. Grabau
Everett E. Grabau, age 99, of Rochester, Minn., died Wednesday September 18, 2019, at Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, Iowa. Everett Ernest Grabau was born in Wykoff, Minn., on November 1, 1919, to Ernest and Selma (Fitzthum) Grabau. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn. While serving in the Navy during WWII he was united in marriage to … [Read more...]
Julius “Orville” Ruud
Julius “Orville” Ruud, age 74, of Preston, Minn., passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at Traditions of Preston. Julius Orville Ruud was born on January 9, 1945, to Albert and Vivian (Hegg) Ruud in Spring Valley, Minn. He was a graduate of Spring Valley High School. At the age of 20, Orville was drafted into the Army, where he served two years in Vietnam. He married Dianne … [Read more...]
Clenora A. Moran
Clenora A. Moran, 97, of Winona and formerly of Peterson, Minn., died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Sauer Memorial Home in Winona. Clenora was born on January 18, 1922, in Hattinger, N. Dak. to Carl and Adeline (Johnson) Hjelle. She was raised on the family farm in rural Peterson, Minn. On October 21, 1950, she was united in marriage to Clair Moran in Peterson. She … [Read more...]
DeeAnn K. Westby
DeeAnn K. Westby, 63, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at her home with her family at her side. DeeAnn Kaye Brand was born on June 25, 1956, in Rushford, Minn., to Vernon and Marilyn (Johnson) Brand. She was raised in Rushford and was a 1974 graduate of Rushford High School. She graduated from technical school in Winona with a degree in cosmetology. … [Read more...]
Two narcotics warrants executed in Fillmore County
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, two separate narcotics search warrants were executed on September 11, 2019 in Fillmore County. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Investigators, with assistance from the Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team executed a search warrant on Hudson Street in Canton Minnesota Wednesday afternoon. Suspected marijuana plants … [Read more...]
September 12 pursuit and crash near Chatfield
On September 12, 2019, at 7:42 p.m., a traffic pursuit and crash occurred. The traffic stop was at USTH 52 and Civic Center Drive, Rochester, with the crash at USTH 52 and mile marker 30 (south of Chatfield). Assisting agencies included Olmsted County Sherriff’s Department, Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department, Chatfield Police Department, Gold Cross Ambulance, and Chatfield … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Thompson
James “Jim” Thompson, 87, of Preston, Minn., died Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Traditions Assisted Living in Preston. Jim was born to Elmer and Aurelia (Krause) Thompson on November 19, 1931. He graduated from Preston High School. Jim married Joyce Ericson on January 8, 1966. They were later divorced. Jim farmed in rural Preston for several years. He retired in 1998 due … [Read more...]